Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Hiii everyone! This is for all my BAD ERA Stans :) Michael Jackson’s Bad Tour in Japan was the beginning of a new era and his first-ever solo world tour. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how Japan became the launchpad for Michael Jackson’s global domination during the Bad era. From his sold-out shows in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka to the passionate energy of Japanese fans, this is where Michael’s evolution as a solo performer truly came to life, in my opinion!
You’ll hear stories from Eddie Garcia, one of Michael’s original dancers, and how MJ motivated his team on opening night by saying, “Go out there and hurt ’em.” Later in the episode, we’re joined by illustrator/photographer Sharon Robinson, who shares her unbelievable story of capturing rare Bad Tour photos, and later giving them to Michael Jackson himself. She reveals what it was like to witness MJ’s magic up close... from the adrenaline of those first Japan shows to the unforgettable energy inside the Tokyo Dome in 1988.
If you’re a fan of Michael Jackson’s live performances, Bad era style, or just love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from those who were there, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Join the discussion in the comments and tell me below-- what’s your favorite moment from the Bad Tour in Japan?
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Why the Bad Tour in Japan is legendary
01:00 – Michael Jackson’s connection to Japan
02:30 – The energy of MJ’s first solo tour
04:00 – Eddie Garcia’s story: “Go out there and hurt ‘em!”
06:15 – How Japan shaped the Bad Tour
08:20 – Michael Jackson's influence & Japanese fan culture
10:00 – The full Bad Tour Japan setlist
14:00 – Backstage Bad Tour moments and tour prep
17:00 – Live singing, dancing, and chemistry
20:30 – The magic of “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)”
21:00 – Bad Tour Photographer Sharon Robinson
23:00 – How Sharon captured Michael Jackson live
30:00 – Giving her photos to MJ himself
40:00 – The 1988 Tokyo Dome shows
50:00 – Legacy of the Bad Tour & unseen MJ moments
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Hiii everyone! This is for all my BAD ERA Stans :) Michael Jackson’s Bad Tour in Japan was the beginning of a new era and his first-ever solo world tour. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how Japan became the launchpad for Michael Jackson’s global domination during the Bad era. From his sold-out shows in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka to the passionate energy of Japanese fans, this is where Michael’s evolution as a solo performer truly came to life, in my opinion!
You’ll hear stories from Eddie Garcia, one of Michael’s original dancers, and how MJ motivated his team on opening night by saying, “Go out there and hurt ’em.” Later in the episode, we’re joined by illustrator/photographer Sharon Robinson, who shares her unbelievable story of capturing rare Bad Tour photos, and later giving them to Michael Jackson himself. She reveals what it was like to witness MJ’s magic up close... from the adrenaline of those first Japan shows to the unforgettable energy inside the Tokyo Dome in 1988.
If you’re a fan of Michael Jackson’s live performances, Bad era style, or just love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from those who were there, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Join the discussion in the comments and tell me below-- what’s your favorite moment from the Bad Tour in Japan?
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Why the Bad Tour in Japan is legendary
01:00 – Michael Jackson’s connection to Japan
02:30 – The energy of MJ’s first solo tour
04:00 – Eddie Garcia’s story: “Go out there and hurt ‘em!”
06:15 – How Japan shaped the Bad Tour
08:20 – Michael Jackson's influence & Japanese fan culture
10:00 – The full Bad Tour Japan setlist
14:00 – Backstage Bad Tour moments and tour prep
17:00 – Live singing, dancing, and chemistry
20:30 – The magic of “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)”
21:00 – Bad Tour Photographer Sharon Robinson
23:00 – How Sharon captured Michael Jackson live
30:00 – Giving her photos to MJ himself
40:00 – The 1988 Tokyo Dome shows
50:00 – Legacy of the Bad Tour & unseen MJ moments
Join our community of Michael Jackson fans at Club 30's patreon.com/mjfangirl
✩ New to mjfangirl TV? Start here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHSYTrP-eQsZwj1BhnilMph8JD32Ywn-W&feature=shared
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHSYTrP-eQsZqXOeylKYMgZ_-FwOcM3kP&feature=shared
✩ SHOP MY FAVORITE Michael Jackson PRODUCTS & MUST- HAVES!
youtube.com/@MJFANGIRLTV/store
✩ Contact & Socials
Instagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblog
My amazon storefont: amazon.com/shop/mjfangirlblog
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Podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music: “Club 30s with MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson podcast”
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